Nixon Hire is buying more than 160 Loadall telehandlers, from the four-metre reach 516-40 through to the 17-metre reach 540-170 model.
The order was taken by dealer Scot JCB and delivery will take place over the next few weeks.
Managing director Graham Nixon said: “We pride ourselves in offering modern, technologically advanced products from market leading brands and JCB certainly meets this criteria. Having worked together successfully for many years, we know it’s a name we can trust to deliver a quality and reliable product to our customers."
JCB sales director Dan Thompstone said: “2017 is a momentous year for JCB Loadall telescopic handlers as we mark 40 years of production of a machine which quite literally changed the materials handling market beyond recognition. We are delighted to start what is a milestone year with a fantastic order from one of our biggest UK customers.”
Nixon Hire has also confirmed its acquisition of the Nottingham site previously owned by Hewden. The multi million pound deal sees the company take ownership of the plant equipment and premises.
Graham Nixon added: “Many of the machines as part of this order will stock the recently acquired site in Nottingham. This new depot is in a prime location for Nixon Hire and falls in line with our plans for expanding our depot network further south. I can confirm that we will offer our customers products from each of our divisions to include plant, accommodation, toilet and welfare facilities.”
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